Sony UWP-C1 Wireless... Any Good??? at DVinfo.net

Paul Chun · March 13th, 2004, 11:07 PM

I was looking at the Sony UWP-C1 wireless lavalier kit. B&H is selling it for $499.95 with a $100 gift certificate. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this setup and if it is any good. Anyone with comments recommendations? I like the fact that the Sony receiver can mount to the camera hotshoe with the included adapter.

If not, what wireless lavalier setup would you recommend in about the same price range? I'm using a PD170.

Ignacio Rodriguez · March 13th, 2004, 11:25 PM

I have one of those. I can only say good things about it. The included omni capsule is easy to use, the range is good, I have never had RF problems with it. My only trouble has been running out of batteries (especially the receiver) and well the mic itself is not as small as one might want sometimes... but for the price it's terrific.

Paul Chun · March 13th, 2004, 11:37 PM

When you say run out of batteries, do you mean that this unit eats up batteries really quick? What is the usage that you get from a fresh set of batteries?

Ignacio Rodriguez · March 14th, 2004, 09:53 AM

About 12 hours TX and 8 hours RX I think. It's still usable. Just make sure you have extra batteries somewhere. I guess it would be really cool to power the reciever from the camera's Phantom power but that doesn't happen with this product.

March 13th, 2004, 11:07 PM	#1
Paul Chun Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 132	Sony UWP-C1 Wireless... Any Good??? I was looking at the Sony UWP-C1 wireless lavalier kit. B&H is selling it for $499.95 with a $100 gift certificate. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this setup and if it is any good. Anyone with comments recommendations? I like the fact that the Sony receiver can mount to the camera hotshoe with the included adapter. If not, what wireless lavalier setup would you recommend in about the same price range? I'm using a PD170.

March 13th, 2004, 11:25 PM	#2
Ignacio Rodriguez Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 932	I have one of those. I can only say good things about it. The included omni capsule is easy to use, the range is good, I have never had RF problems with it. My only trouble has been running out of batteries (especially the receiver) and well the mic itself is not as small as one might want sometimes... but for the price it's terrific. __________________ Ignacio Rodríguez in the third world. @micronauta on Twitter. Main hardware: brain, eyes, hands.

March 14th, 2004, 09:53 AM	#4
Ignacio Rodriguez Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 932	About 12 hours TX and 8 hours RX I think. It's still usable. Just make sure you have extra batteries somewhere. I guess it would be really cool to power the reciever from the camera's Phantom power but that doesn't happen with this product. __________________ Ignacio Rodríguez in the third world. @micronauta on Twitter. Main hardware: brain, eyes, hands.

March 13th, 2004, 11:37 PM	#3
Paul Chun Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 132	When you say run out of batteries, do you mean that this unit eats up batteries really quick? What is the usage that you get from a fresh set of batteries?